FISHER-PRICE, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FISHER-PRICE, INC. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 24, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FISHER-PRICE/RESTRAINT ADJUSTER

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 79700 SAFE EMBRACE CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER, USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOCK THE HARNESS BELTS AROUND A CHILD, CAN MALFUNCTION IF A SPRING BREAKS OR DISLOCATES FROM THE CORRECT POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 98C019000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 54,500

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THE HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS, IT WOULD NOT PROPERLY LOCK THE SHOULDER BELTS IN PLACE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

FISHER-PRICE WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A REVISED RESTRAINT ADJUSTER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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